Banquet Manager

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and holiday programs

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts seeks a Banquet Manager at Brickell Arch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miami, to oversee daily banquet operations and ensure exceptional service, quality, and compliance with SOPs. You will lead captains, servers, and event staff, manage schedules, and review events with clients to ensure satisfaction.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with banquet operations and budgeting. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• More than two years of post-high school education.
• 1–2 years of related banquet/hotel experience preferred.
• Experience with HEI banquet/catering food & beverage operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the Banquet associates including captains, servers, lead housemen, and housemen.
• Interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, coach and counsel staff; resolve problems; conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee daily banquet operations to ensure service quality and compliance with SOPs; maintain safety standards.
• Meet customers to review Banquet Event Orders and changes to ensure quality delivery.
• Calculate and review banquet checks and daily service charges; coordinate payroll with Accounting.
• Monitor sanitation and maintenance of banquet areas and equipment; protect assets.
• Maintain attendance and regular work availability; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Time management

Budgeting

Teamwork

Hospitality operations

Education

Post-high school education

Job description

About Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome Brickell Arch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miami to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Overlooking the shimmering waters of Biscayne Bay and steps from the energy of Brickell's financial and cultural district, this iconic retreat blends refined sophistication with the vibrancy of Miami. From expansive guest rooms and suites to thoughtfully curated amenities and elevated service, Brickell Arch offers an experience that is both timeless and distinctly local. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates - the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them - ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.

Compensation

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 AnnuallyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Supervise the daily operations of the Banquet area to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with local and corporate standard operating procedures. Banquet Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Banquet area. May be involved in the budgeting process and monitoring of daily revenues and payroll expenses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the Banquet associates including captains, servers, lead housemen, and housemen.
• Interview, recommend hiring, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Supervise the daily operations of the Banquet area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with LSOPs and SOPs, Banquet Event Orders, safety regulations and procedures and to ensure an optimal level of service, quality, and hospitality.
• Meet with the customers to review the Banquet Event Order and to review any changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product.
• Calculate and review the Banquet checks ensuring accuracy and present the check to the customer for signature to ensure payment.
• Calculate and prepare the daily service charges and payroll ensuring accurate, prompt reporting to the Accounting Department.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the Banquet areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• More than two years of post-high school education.
• Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of HEI banquet/catering food and beverage services, policies, or operations.
• Knowledge of computer equipment.
• Ability to compile facts and figures in accordance with established procedures.
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.